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Devang Desai
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. Devang Desai is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Desai specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
37 years
Experience
Devang Desai
- San Antonio, Texas
- Northwestern University
- Accepting new patients
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Could a sinus infection cause bad breath?
Hello,
Yes, a sinusitis can cause bad breath. The postnasal drainage down the back of the throat is the cause.
Dr. D
Yes, a sinusitis can cause bad breath. The postnasal drainage down the back of the throat is the cause.
Dr. D
How is a tonsillectomy performed?
Hello,
Many different approaches such as the Coblation technique. All surgery is under general anesthesia.
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Many different approaches such as the Coblation technique. All surgery is under general anesthesia.
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Why do I keep getting strep throat?
Hello,
It is difficult to know for sure without performing additional testing. However, you or a family member may be a strep carrier. Also, ensure that after treatment, one READ MORE
Hello,
It is difficult to know for sure without performing additional testing. However, you or a family member may be a strep carrier. Also, ensure that after treatment, one should change out the toothbrush and only drink from a water bottle and avoid water fountains.
Dr. D
It is difficult to know for sure without performing additional testing. However, you or a family member may be a strep carrier. Also, ensure that after treatment, one should change out the toothbrush and only drink from a water bottle and avoid water fountains.
Dr. D
My son blew a whistle loudly in my ear and I can still feel it ringing. Is there something really wrong?
Hello,
Exposure to loud noise can result in hearing loss, and thus a hearing test should be performed.
Dr. D
Exposure to loud noise can result in hearing loss, and thus a hearing test should be performed.
Dr. D
Why does my child keep getting strep?
Hello,
This is not unusual. It can occur due to one's immunity as well as exposure to strep through others.
Dr. D
This is not unusual. It can occur due to one's immunity as well as exposure to strep through others.
Dr. D
What does my lymph node biopsy mean?
Hello,
I would recommend this be discussed with your physician or hematologist.
Dr D
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 09:00:41 AM CST, FATD Patient Questions READ MORE
Hello,
I would recommend this be discussed with your physician or hematologist.
Dr D
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I would recommend this be discussed with your physician or hematologist.
Dr D
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Why do certain allergy medicines work for certain people?
Hello,
This is simply a function of our individual biochemistry. There is a lot we do not know regarding the effects of medicines and variability between different persons.
Dr. READ MORE
Hello,
This is simply a function of our individual biochemistry. There is a lot we do not know regarding the effects of medicines and variability between different persons.
Dr. D
This is simply a function of our individual biochemistry. There is a lot we do not know regarding the effects of medicines and variability between different persons.
Dr. D
What are the best ways to treat a throat infection?
Hello,
You may try gargling with either salt or baking soda in water. However, if these exudates continue, there is pain, or fever, would recommend seeing an ENT physician. READ MORE
Hello,
You may try gargling with either salt or baking soda in water. However, if these exudates continue, there is pain, or fever, would recommend seeing an ENT physician.
Thank you.
Dr. D
You may try gargling with either salt or baking soda in water. However, if these exudates continue, there is pain, or fever, would recommend seeing an ENT physician.
Thank you.
Dr. D
A ball hit my ear, hard. Can this make me deaf?
Hello,
It can definitely affect hearing for some time, or even permanently.
It can definitely affect hearing for some time, or even permanently.
My ears feel blocked from a cold that I recently had. What should I do?
Hello,
If there are no medical contraindications such as high blood pressure, one can try Mucinex-D, 1 tablet twice a day for 5 days and OTC Fluticasone nasal spray. If it doesn't READ MORE
Hello,
If there are no medical contraindications such as high blood pressure, one can try Mucinex-D, 1 tablet twice a day for 5 days and OTC Fluticasone nasal spray. If it doesn't help, then certainly see an ENT physician.
Dr. D
If there are no medical contraindications such as high blood pressure, one can try Mucinex-D, 1 tablet twice a day for 5 days and OTC Fluticasone nasal spray. If it doesn't help, then certainly see an ENT physician.
Dr. D
My son is feeling dizzy and the doctor says its vertigo. Is it possible for a 7 year old to have vertigo?
Hello,
Vertigo is the sensation of true spinning in space or environment spinning around him. He could be "dizzy" or have imbalance for other reasons.
Dr. D
Vertigo is the sensation of true spinning in space or environment spinning around him. He could be "dizzy" or have imbalance for other reasons.
Dr. D
I have a pus boil in my ears. Can it become serious?
Hello,
You can apply bacitracin ointment. However, if it does not drain, continues to drain non-stop, or continues with pain or change in facial movement, she needs to see an READ MORE
Hello,
You can apply bacitracin ointment. However, if it does not drain, continues to drain non-stop, or continues with pain or change in facial movement, she needs to see an ENT physician.
D. Desai
You can apply bacitracin ointment. However, if it does not drain, continues to drain non-stop, or continues with pain or change in facial movement, she needs to see an ENT physician.
D. Desai
I have severe itching inside my nose. Could it be an allergic reaction?
Hello,
This can be certainly an allergic reaction as well as a response to an allergen or a chemical irritant in the air.
D. Desai
This can be certainly an allergic reaction as well as a response to an allergen or a chemical irritant in the air.
D. Desai
Can using ear cleansing liquids cause hearing loss?
Hello,
Yes, it's possible if the liquid is still in the ear canal or melting the wax.
Dr. Desai
Yes, it's possible if the liquid is still in the ear canal or melting the wax.
Dr. Desai
I got my nose pierced and now there are bumps on the inside. What can I do?
Hello,
If the piercing and the appearance of these lesions are weeks later and dont hurt, then this is scarring from the reaction of the nose ring. If the lesions are immediate READ MORE
Hello,
If the piercing and the appearance of these lesions are weeks later and dont hurt, then this is scarring from the reaction of the nose ring. If the lesions are immediate after piercing and hurt, then this is a sign of infection. You may apply bacitracin ointment and then should see and ENT physician.
Thank you.
Dr Desai
If the piercing and the appearance of these lesions are weeks later and dont hurt, then this is scarring from the reaction of the nose ring. If the lesions are immediate after piercing and hurt, then this is a sign of infection. You may apply bacitracin ointment and then should see and ENT physician.
Thank you.
Dr Desai
I have a sore inside my nose. How can this be treated?
Hello,
You may try application of bacitracin ointment with a q-tip three times a day. However, if the sore worsens, you have more difficulty breathing, or pain worsens, you READ MORE
Hello,
You may try application of bacitracin ointment with a q-tip three times a day. However, if the sore worsens, you have more difficulty breathing, or pain worsens, you must go see an ENT physician as it can become life-threatening.
Dr. D
You may try application of bacitracin ointment with a q-tip three times a day. However, if the sore worsens, you have more difficulty breathing, or pain worsens, you must go see an ENT physician as it can become life-threatening.
Dr. D
I am experiencing a mild itching sensation inside my throat. Could it be a food allergy?
Yes, it can certainly be a mild food allergy to one of the components of the salad.
Dr. D
Dr. D
Why does my husband have a runny nose all year long?
Hello,
There can be so many reasons for this issue depending on other history, age of patient, prior sinus infections, etc. He should see an ENT Specialist for a thorough exam READ MORE
Hello,
There can be so many reasons for this issue depending on other history, age of patient, prior sinus infections, etc. He should see an ENT Specialist for a thorough exam in the office, which may include endoscopy in office to obtain CAT scans after trial of medical therapy.
Dr. D
There can be so many reasons for this issue depending on other history, age of patient, prior sinus infections, etc. He should see an ENT Specialist for a thorough exam in the office, which may include endoscopy in office to obtain CAT scans after trial of medical therapy.
Dr. D
What could be the reason behind my severe throat irritation?
Hello,
There can be many reasons. They may include acid reflux, allergies affecting the throat, viral infection, etc. If treatment of some of these conditions does not improve READ MORE
Hello,
There can be many reasons. They may include acid reflux, allergies affecting the throat, viral infection, etc. If treatment of some of these conditions does not improve the situation with persistent, unexplained throat pain with or without ear pain, may be considerate of an occult, latent HPV infection.
DD
There can be many reasons. They may include acid reflux, allergies affecting the throat, viral infection, etc. If treatment of some of these conditions does not improve the situation with persistent, unexplained throat pain with or without ear pain, may be considerate of an occult, latent HPV infection.
DD
Does vertigo come with any symptoms or can I have a vertigo attack anytime?
Hello,
Vertigo or sensation of a spinning sensation (either yourself or the room), can occur by itself or with other symptoms such as nausea, ear fullness, ear ringing, and READ MORE
Hello,
Vertigo or sensation of a spinning sensation (either yourself or the room), can occur by itself or with other symptoms such as nausea, ear fullness, ear ringing, and hearing change.
Dr. D
Vertigo or sensation of a spinning sensation (either yourself or the room), can occur by itself or with other symptoms such as nausea, ear fullness, ear ringing, and hearing change.
Dr. D
